The weather is getting warmer and warmer, which means it’s time for shorts, tanks and flip flops. Or maybe those cute off-the-shoulder blouses everyone seems to be wearing these days. If you’re feeling a little self-conscious or not quite ready to don summer’s fashion trends, it’s not too late to hit the gym and tone […]
5 Must-See Things in Costa Rica
Last March, I booked a flight to Costa Rica (my first Central American country) with the intent of attending a yoga and surf retreat. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the retreat was canceled and I was left wondering what to do with a flight to Costa Rica. For the following few months, I was seesawing between […]
Monster Jam Hits Orlando
If you’re looking to try something new with your family, get your tickets to Monster Jam Orlando! My family has always been into motorsports – I’ve been going to the racetrack my entire life – and Monster Jam was right up our alley. I seriously didn’t expect to be as impressed as I was with […]
5 Ways to Make the Most of Short-Term Travel
So you have a laundry list of destinations you just need to visit, but only have ~2 weeks of vacation time per year to make it happen? Unfortunately, this is the situation in which most of us who are kissed by wanderlust find ourselves. However, that shouldn’t discourage you. There are several ways you can […]
Odd Times at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Orlando
I consider myself a “bad Floridian” sometimes because of all the places I have yet to visit although I’ve lived in Orlando for two decades. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not was on that list of places I hadn’t visited until recently.
Florida Girls Weekend | Exploring St. Augustine via Bicycle
I live in Central Florida and the area is a treasure trove of adventure. But although I’ve lived here for a long, long time, I feel that I haven’t been the best at exploring near home. I’m making it my mission to change that. While St. Augustine wasn’t *technically* a new destination for me, I had lots to discover.
#Come2Germany Trip Day Two: Shops and Cars in Munich
To begin Day Two in Munich, I met Rupert of the Munich Tourist Office to make our way to Brienner-Quarter, a historic shopping district that has been around since 1826. To get there, we took the Underground, which was a really short walk away (2 minutes tops) from Schiller5, where I was staying. A video […]
#Come2Germany Trip Day One: Munich
Here begins my attempt to document the wonder that was my recent trip to Bavaria. I would have never thought I could win a trip to Germany via an online contest, but it apparently was in the cards for me. More details on how it happened, *here!* Day one was a reallly long day for […]
Holiday Shopping Guide | 2015 Faves
Check out some of my favorite gift ideas in CityWhit’s first-ever Holiday Shopping Guide!
What to Pack for an Autumn Trip to Bavaria
For my upcoming (and first-ever) trip to Bavaria a.k.a. the southern region Germany, I wanted to combine some of the cold weather staples I already own with a few new essentials in order to a) look sort of fashionable; b) not freeze my behind; and c) avoid splurging on clothing I would likely never use […]
Get Happy About DRESSBAR at dressbarn
You get to join us in kicking off the newest DRESSBAR store design at the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets! You get to meet J of J’s Everyday Fashion! You get to meet Designer Carmen Marc Valvo! This is an event you WON’T want to miss!
How to Have the Best Staycation in Orlando
Being short on vacation time at work doesn’t have to mean you can’t get away every once in a while! Living in Orlando – the most-visited destination in the US – we don’t have to go far to experience something new and incredible. Just think about it … we live where everyone dreams about vacationing. Why not take advantage of it by planning the best staycation in Orlando?
What’s Next? I’m Going to Germany!
I was recently selected to be a Social Media Brand Ambassador for the German National Tourist Office – I’m going to Germany! Check out all it entails.
What’s Your Running Style? Here’s Mine.
I love running. Although I don’t consider myself an expert , I’ve come a long way in my running journey. Today I’m sharing with you what works for me.
Switching It Up at Tijuana Flats
Disclosure: In exchange for social buzz, Tijuana Flats provided me a complimentary food sampling. Opinions expressed are absolutely my own. Having lived in Central Florida for 20 years, Tijuana Flats is one of my favorite spots for Mexican food. If you’ve been in Florida for a bit, you probably know T-Flats very well, but did […]